We have seen Derrick Monasterio bloomed in his acting career. Now he gears up to be an official recording artist as he finally launched his self-titled EP album under GMA Records “Derrick Monasterio.”
Derrick Monasterio album tracks include: “Give Me One More Chance” written by award winning composer Toto Sorioso. The EP also includes Singer-Song Writer Ogie Alcasid’s composition “Kailangan Kita” which were also sung by Gary Valenciano and Piolo Pascual. Other songs include “Reyna” by Vehnee Saturno, “Batobalani”, a duet with Bet ng Bayan winner Hannah Precillas “Kailangan Ko, Kailangan Mo” and a bonus track which is a duet with Ms. Julie Anne San Jose and composed by King of Soul Janno Gibs ” Ang Aking Puso”.
During the launch Derrick gave samples of his songs in his album:
According to him, his album is more on ballad but he adds that he also sings different genres. When asked what song in his album that will define him, he answered “Kailangang Kita,” he said since “no man is an island” and we have this need of someone else in our life. This is also the song he is to dedicate to Bea Binene. Derrick thanked Ogie Alcasid’s goodness of not asking for a royalty fee for singing Kailangan Kita.
Derrick Monasterio ranks himself from 9 out of 10 his singing, he said he ranked himself 9 because he sings from his heart.
Derrick Monasterio album is available both on digital and physical copies. Available via iTunes, Amazon Music, eMusic and Qobuz while you can buy his EP in CD format now available in Astroplus, Astro Vision, The Landmark, SM Music and other leading record stores nationwide.